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Congressman Maxwell Frost Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Phase Out Toxic Airplane Bleed-Air Systems

Congressman Maxwell Frost Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Phase Out Toxic Airplane Bleed-Air Systems

Democratic Congressman Maxwell Frost of Orlando has introduced bipartisan legislation aimed at overhauling the air supply systems in commercial aircraft. The proposed bill seeks to mandate filters on existing bleed-air systems and eventually phase out their use entirely. Co-sponsored by Representatives Mike Lawler and John Garamendi, the legislation addresses concerns about 'fume events,' where engine oil and other potentially toxic particles can enter cabin air if engine seals fail. Flight attendants, such as Cher Taylor, have reported severe health issues, including permanent lung damage, which they attribute to repeated exposure to these fumes. While the official description of the bill on GovInfo indicates a phase-out in 'certain aircraft,' some reports suggest Frost's proposal aims to eliminate bleed-air systems in all commercial aircraft. The frequency of these fume events is a point of contention, with various reports citing occurrences ranging from less than one in 30,000 flights by the FAA to more...

The Latest: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

The Latest: Republican Rep. Thomas Massie files resolution to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth

Rep. Thomas Massie has moved to force a vote to impeach Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, focusing on the war in Iran

More than a dozen key races remain too early to call one week after Election Day

More than a dozen key races remain too early to call one week after Election Day

The strength of Democrats’ majorities in the House and Senate remains undetermined one week after Election Day as more than a dozen races are still too early to call Tuesday

Trump approval holds at 32%, near lowest of his career, Reuters Ipsos poll finds

Trump approval holds at 32%, near lowest of his career, Reuters Ipsos poll finds

By Jason Lange WASHINGTON, Nov 9 (Reuters) - President Donald Trump's approval rating held near the lowest level of his political career, depressed by national concerns over rising prices that tanked his Republican Party in last week's midterm elections, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll completed

Trump questions midterm election results after previously accepting outcome

Trump questions midterm election results after previously accepting outcome

President Trump made new allegations about Democrats' historic midterm rout without evidence, again making unsubstantiated voter fraud accusations.

Bernie Sanders won't support Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying it's time for change

Bernie Sanders won't support Schumer for Senate Democratic leader, saying it's time for change

Sen. Bernie Sanders says he won't be supporting Sen. Chuck Schumer as the Democratic majority leader in the new Congress

The 5 midterm winners Democrats should build 2028 around | Opinion

The 5 midterm winners Democrats should build 2028 around | Opinion

Democrats flipped seats and statehouses from Texas to Kansas. If they want the White House back, they need to study how it happened – and who won.

Congress returns to a changed Washington after GOP's election wipeout

Congress returns to a changed Washington after GOP's election wipeout

Congress returns to a changed Washington after Democrats trounced Republicans in the midterm elections

A Blue Wave Rejected Trump. Will Democrats Confront His Racism?

A Blue Wave Rejected Trump. Will Democrats Confront His Racism?

The party has an opportunity push back on the president’s racism and re-embrace diversity

Voters rejected Trump, but they didn't reject conservatism | Opinion

Voters rejected Trump, but they didn't reject conservatism | Opinion

Despite voting for Democrats, voters in Ohio, Colorado and North Carolina backed ballot measures for voter ID, protecting girls' sports and tax caps.

Pentagon Reports 300 Border Drone Defeats, Raises Concerns Over Unidentified Targets and Coordination

Pentagon Reports 300 Border Drone Defeats, Raises Concerns Over Unidentified Targets and Coordination

The Pentagon's Joint Task Force-Southern Border has reported over 300 drone defeats along the U.S.-Mexico border in 2026, with 11 attributed to the AMP-HEL laser system. Despite this, only two targets have been publicly identified: Mylar party balloons and a U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) drone. The CBP drone was reportedly destroyed on February 26 near Fort Hancock, Texas, after CBP had not informed the military of its flight. This incident, along with another on February 10 involving Mylar balloons near Fort Bliss, led to airspace closures and flight diversions. Representatives Rick Larsen, Bennie Thompson, and André Carson, leading Democrats on House transportation, homeland security, and aviation panels, criticized the administration in February for not addressing counter-drone coordination. Senator Tammy Duckworth requested an investigation into these incidents and the risks posed to civilian aircraft, but no public report has emerged. The FAA has since cleared military lasers for use in U.S...

White House Sends Nominations and Withdrawals to Senate, Including Ambassadors and Judicial Appointments

White House Sends Nominations and Withdrawals to Senate, Including Ambassadors and Judicial Appointments

The White House has sent a series of nominations and withdrawals to the Senate for various key positions. These nominations include individuals for ambassadorships, federal judgeships, and leadership roles within government agencies. Among the notable nominations are Jeffrey Colyer, of Kansas, to be Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates; Cynthia Kierscht, of Minnesota, to be Ambassador to the Republic of Senegal and concurrently to the Republic of Guinea-Bissau; and Michael LoSapio, of New Jersey, to be Director of the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) within the Department of Homeland Security. Other nominations include federal district judges, associate judges for the Superior Court of the District of Columbia, and assistant secretaries for various departments such as Energy, Justice, and Transportation. The White House also announced one withdrawal: David MacNeil, of Florida, to be a Federal Trade Commissioner.